Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 94 —
6% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing25% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost12% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Maryland is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 3/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates12.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Hagerstown-Washington Co. Eco. Dev. Com
The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development provides business resources, information on incentives, and economic development services for Washington County, Maryland.
state
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state
Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state
Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo